Howard Daniel Named to Davidson College's Board of Visitors

GREENVILLE – February 2, 2007 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins) is pleased to announce that Greenville attorney J. Howard Daniel has been named to a three-year term on Davidson College’s Board of Visitors. Mr. Daniel, a Davidson alumnus, has been involved with the school for many years and has previously served as Class Chair for the Annual Fund on several occasions and as Vice President of the National Alumni Association.

Established in 1956, the Board of Visitors was created to increase awareness in the community about Davidson College. It is responsible for building and strengthening the school’s internal and external relationships and also provides advice and support to the College. While the Board is not a part of the formal governance system of Davidson College, it is considered to be a major resource for ideas and assistance.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins first began its practice in Greenville, South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia in 1977. Since then, the firm has grown to 350 attorneys and has more than 40 lawyers in Greenville who serve management exclusively.  With a total of 28 locations across the country, Ogletree Deakins is the third largest labor and employment law firm in the United States. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law.  Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, including more than half of the Fortune 50 corporations in the U.S.

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